DevOps Lead, Enterprise Applications Delivery (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Behind the scenes but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Technology and Infrastructures (T&I) is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content systems people and places. We are the space in between.

Enterprise Applications is a department within Governance and Engineering T&I. Our department comprises 3 pillars: Application Development Data Management and Application Delivery.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada but around the world. Today were transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force. T&I is the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your Role:

The Enterprise Applications DevOps and Platform Delivery Team is looking for a creative highly skilled and talented DevOps Lead with deep Subject Matter Expertise in both DevOps Practice and Technology for our downtown Toronto or Montreal Office location.

Reporting to the Sr Manager DevOps and Delivery Platforms you will be responsible for contributing to the DevOps practice along with other DevOps professionals Application Solution Architects and Developers. You will help implement leading DevOps practices empowering developers to be more self-sufficient and driving increased productivity. You will also influence Software Engineering Practices and the modernization of our Enterprise Application Development Strategy. You will enjoy innovative work in a creative and dynamic work environment working with leading technologies and opportunities for continued professional development.

How will you make an impact

As the DevOps Lead you will:

• Implement automate support CI/CD and pipelines for both Cloud and on-premise to deploy C# (.Net Framework and .NET Core) and Python applications.
• Manage and support the Cloud and on-premise Infrastructure.
• Develop implement and support automations for cloud and on-premise infrastructure provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Provide support to Development teams and other stakeholders.
• Develop monitoring alerting and self-healing functionality for CI/CD Cloud infrastructure and for common business application patterns.
• Help standardize our release management and support process for all Enterprise Applications initiatives (new products enhancements application interfaces etc) Work in collaboration with the Enterprise Application Development and Enterprise Data Management teams.
• Develop improve and enforce software engineering best practices in collaboration with the Application Development Software and Platform Architecture and InfoSec groups.
• Help reduce complexity enhance communication and maintain high-quality deployment artifacts through-out the entire software deployment pipeline in collaboration with the Software Architecture Development Operations and Support teams to ensure alignment.
• Implement and expand automated deployment and testing tools to reduce errors optimize delivery times and improve customer experience.
• Implement and expand automated deployment and testing tools to reduce errors optimize delivery times and improve customer experience.
• Support our Cloud Evolution modernization project by actively participating in the planning and execution of the project.
• Incorporate Secure by Design concepts practices and tools into the software development lifecycle and deployment pipeline.
• Create reusable automation libraries and APIs that can be applied across Enterprise Applications.
• Assist with the creation of architectural diagrams and design specifications to aid automation on supported platforms.
• Document application platforms and products support processes.
• Help streamline and participate in the on-call support process for existing production solutions.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - including access to e-learning services customized courses and certification opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment where your ideas and contributions can be heard valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

What you bring to our team

• Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in computer science (or related field).
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong Experience with programming or scripting languages (C# Python Powershell PowerCLI) and with Git (Bitbucket GitHub).
  • Strong knowledge of one or more of the following Cloud platforms: Azure AWS Google etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of operating systems and system administration including a solid knowledge of Linux UNIX and Windows systems and virtualization technologies (VMWare).
  • In-depth knowledge of CI/CD (Jenkins Azure DevOps GitHub Actions etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of infrastructure configurations network protocols network routing firewalls load-balancing content management security and performance monitoring.
  • Strong experience provisioning/deprovisioning maintaining and managing Azure environments (Azure certification is a major asset) using Azure Portal Azure CLI ARM template Terraform Helm Ansible.
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
  • Keen interest in agile methodologies (SCRUM certification is an asset).
• Desired Skills
  • Strong development background and operational mindset.
  • Familiarity with current trends and industry best practices.
  • Self-starter with strong ability to lead through influence.
  • Strong communication and coaching skills.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Analytical mind and open-minded approach to problem solving.
  • Creative and Innovative.
  • Ability to multitask and deal with concurrent and/or conflicting priorities.
  • Ability to work with remote teams.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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